Obituaries

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Eleazer Houston

Submitted by Imogene Casey

We can hardly realize that we can no longer behold the fatherly face, nor hear the loving voice of brother Houston this side of the river, but it is even so. His health had not been good for some time and for nearly two and one half months, he had been confined to his bed, suffering much, when on Sunday Night, June 13, 1880, death came to his relief. He was borned in Kentucky in 1804, moved to Mississippi while yet a young man, and settled in Wayne County. He moved again to Sumpter County, Alabama, and soon afterward to this County, settling in the neighborhood of New Hope Church. He claimed to have lived a Christian from Childhood. Our citizens can testify to his character for thirty-seven years. He was one of our most substantial citizens, an excellent neighbor, a consistent church member, a kind husband and affectionate father. Many rise up and call him blessed. As he lived he died. He was patient in suffering-- one of the most patient men we ever knew. He often assured us that all was well, and a day or two before his departure, calling his family and friends around, he exhorted them to meet him in Heaven, and begged them not to grieve for him, assuring them that he was "going home". He was the father of twelve children by his first marriage, all of them save three daughters had gone before him. His second wife and two little girls are left alone at the old homestead. The Lord will care for them. The loss to his family, to the community and to the Church is indeed great. We mourn, but not as those who have no hope.We will meet him in the resurrection, and if we emulate his virtues, will dwell with him in the mansions of bliss and glory.